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Among the problems that plagued the Crimson were the loss of heptathlete Ailey Penningroth to injury and an uncharacteristic no-height from top high-jumper Stacy Barber...
...second piece, "Scissors Paper Stone," (1994) is a 14-minute romp choreographed by Brenda Wang as part of the Alvin Ailey Women's Choreography Institute. The title is inspired by the childhood game (also often used to decide rooming disputes) "Rock, paper, scissors," which Wang uses as "a metaphor for mutual destruction." Indeed, the piece is a tug-of-war between a man, a woman and an "other," a woman dressed as a man who seduces and battles with both the traditional man and the traditional woman...
...final piece of the performance is Alvin Ailey's famous "Revelations" (1960), set to the music of a number of African-American spirituals. This piece examines all manners of religious feeling, from tormented writhing and running of three men trying to outrun the flames of hell, to the unity of a prayer group, excitement of an impending religious celebration and the joy of a church meeting...
Everything about the opening night performance was superb, down to the lighting and sound. What sets the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater apart from other technically perfect groups, however, is the creative energy of both the choreography and the performers. This is definitely a performance to fit into your ARTS FIRST celebration...
...Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Through April 30. Their movement carries you along from one emotion to the next, using modern jazz, tap, ballet, Afro-Caribbean and much more. Call 482-2595 for more information. Wang Center...